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Ok so my daughter who is 12 weeks old was born 5 weeks early, we have had lots of formula issues... 4 diff formulas in 8 weeks... We seem to have settled on Nutramigen and Zantac three times a day, she eats every two hours no matter how much she eats 3-4 ounces... She does not sleep well during the day, little spirts because she is awake for a bit after she eats and then she sleeps an hour or less due to "next feeding" in two hours... She cries and is just unhappy.... she is happy and smiley for about 5 to 10 min after she wakes up and then turns into a crab. Please help me about how to make her a "happier" baby or at least help with the formula/feeding part! :) Thanks ahead of time

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Is her tummy getting tight during any of the crying? Also remember she is a preemie, I had one 7 1/2 weeks early and sometimes it's just any formula being harder on their tummies. You can always try gripe water it shouldn't hurt or milicon if it seems to be gas, which they both work great for as well as colic. Gripe water is all natural and was my preference though I never did the full teaspoon as a 1/2 one worked great for mine. It could also just be general baby fussiness. Babies fuss and sometimes it's just a matter of finding what comforts her. Good luck.

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